[MBZ] Kaleb is this any relation of yours?

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Just joined the women's basketball team here.

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[MBZ] I can't be bothered with punctuation

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... or useful photos, or any helpful information at all.

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-louis-2007-mercedes-gl-450/7740281922.html
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Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Kleb!

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Happy Birthday!. Are you at the age yet where your birthday cake looks like a 
prairie fire?


On Wed, Apr 24, 2024, at 15:13, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
> Y’all should take up a collection to buy me an Okie acres yard queen 
> for my birthday. 
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Apr 24, 2024, at 2:57 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
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>> It’s Okieboy’s birthday! Happy Birthday, Kleb!
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] MBCA

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Beer? Sounds a bit Arbeiterklasse.

On Mon, Apr 22, 2024, at 21:56, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> Glossy magazine.  Camaraderie.  Free beer at the annual concours/picnic.
> Various rallyes and social gatherings.
>
> On Mon, Apr 22, 2024 at 10:42 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> What are the benefits these days?
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Apr 22, 2024, at 9:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel 
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> I recently re-joined after about a 5 year hiatus.  Events I have enjoyed
>> include the summer picnic at a member's estate, and a recent event hosted
>> by a commercial car detailer about prepping cars for the annual Deutsche
>> Marque concours to be held in Virginia next month.  I used to enjoy
>> hands-on tech sessions but those may have been discontinued.  The benefits
>> are worth the MBCA dues, IMO.
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 22, 2024 at 7:29 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Currently, but supposedly going up to $100 soon. Supposedly the most
>>> expensive, or one of the most expensive, car clubs.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> > On Apr 22, 2024, at 6:28 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> >
>>> > $85 here or so says the site.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Sent from my iPhone
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>>> >> On Apr 22, 2024, at 3:54 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
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>>> >>
>>> >> I have not been involved with them for 20 years. I have thought about
>>> signing up but not really sure I would participate in any local events. I
>>> have been told membership is getting ready to be increased to $100 per year.
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> Sent from my iPhone
>>> >>
>>>  On Apr 22, 2024, at 5:29 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
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>>> >>>
>>> >>> Anyone participate in this group anymore?
>>> >>>
>>> >>> I remember in the late 90s and the early naughts that were, at least
>>> here in AZ, not really a living group. Membership did afford me a discount
>>> when I purchased parts at the dealer, one rally-ish journey up the mountain
>>> once a year, and a Christmas Dinner.
>>> >>>
>>> >>> I wonder if the group is evolving just as MB owners are evolving.
>>> >>>
>>> >>> AZBob
>>> >>>
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Re: [MBZ] Scam? -- 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL - $29,000

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Condsidering it's at least $100k too low for a fully restored example, I'd say 
yes.

Google image search didn't find an exact matching image from any other sales 
sites, but with AI capabilities, one could be faked or a different background 
could be substituted.



On Mon, Apr 22, 2024, at 13:09, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> Price seems very low
>
> https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-beach-1958-mercedes-benz/7738997145.html
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Re: [MBZ] OT bamboo

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It's not a native plant. I don't know if would end up being as bad as 
honeysuckle but we have that all over the place here and it's really hard to 
get rid of it once it gets established.

On Sat, Apr 20, 2024, at 17:51, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
> Anyone ever planted bamboo before? I have thought about planting it 
> along the road in front of the house. The road is gravel and im 
> thinking it might help keep the dust from blowing my way much. More 
> importantly I like the idea as a natural privacy barrier. I know it 
> grows rapidly and needs to be kept cut back. Wife is the one who 
> mentioned it. Thoughts?
>
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[MBZ] 1977 450sl - 101k miles - $15,900

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Like the color but one pic and the ad copy seems scammy. Who refers to himself 
as "the seller" in a CL ad?

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/tell-city-1977-mercedes-benz-450sl/7739162113.html
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Re: [MBZ] Finished paint correction on 09S550

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I might steal it out from under you.

On Sat, Apr 20, 2024, at 13:20, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
> Nice car. Now you can sell it to me. I guess paint correction is the 
> new term for wash buff and wax 
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Apr 20, 2024, at 1:05 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> And it looks amazing. No body dings but a fair number of ditzels from 
>> gravel etc. I’ll live with it.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Due to Incredibly High Demand, I am Increasing the Price...

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No turbo and the Chysler ACC -- surprised that still works. Looks nice 
cosmetically though.

New break pads with flushing the break fluid.


On Fri, Apr 19, 2024, at 12:04, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
> Price is insane. City MPG would be low 20’s.
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Apr 19, 2024, at 11:59 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/913009843961625/
>> 
>> I wonder what the real-life mpg driving around LA is.
>> 
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[MBZ] 2012 Sprinter 2500 - $19,999

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Funny ad, the last photo makes it look like his whole cleaning service is just 
a truck and a shop-vac.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/arlington-heights-2012-mercedes-benz/7738607167.html
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Re: [MBZ] BAUER 5.7 Amp, 6 in. Short-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher/Sander for $39.99

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Yes, I have a corded model made by Fein (maybe the original maker of the type?) 
and they are great for flush cuts and fine trim work, not sure I'd think of 
reaching for it if I needed to cut openings in 3/4" subfloor but it would 
probably get the job done.


On Thu, Apr 18, 2024, at 12:13, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> Yeah, this was one of those, “Why haven’t I tried one of these things 
> before?!?!” moments. I’ve seen them promoted for trim work and such a 
> lot, and I can see why they would be super nice for that, but I hadn’t 
> realy thought about using them for demo or other rough work. We needed 
> to cut some drywall out under a bathroom vanity/sink the other day, and 
> using a multitool made it a real walk in the park.
>
> -D
>
>> On Apr 18, 2024, at 1:08 PM, Curt Raymond  wrote:
>> 
>> Vibratory tools have been out for awhile but I don't think the cutters were 
>> very good. Newer ones are much better and way more precise than you can be 
>> with a sawzall.
>> 
>> I've got a Makita cordless one, its going to get exercised next month 
>> cutting new heading ducts into the great northern estate. The builders put 
>> in new floors but didn't cut in any ducts, which is fine, I'm ordering 
>> nickle plated grates anyway.
>> 
>> -Curt
>> 
>> 
>> On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 12:56:05 PM EDT, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>>  wrote: 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Yeah, I got one of those a long time ago, too - the one with the fixed head. 
>> I just needed a Sawzall equivalent for some demo work. It’s still in my 
>> toolbox 10 years later. I don’t use it much.
>> 
>> On a related note, has everyone discovered “multitools,” the things with the 
>> blade that sticks out and vibrates? When I replaced the service door on the 
>> garage in Flagstaff, I bought a nice M18 Milwaukee one. Cut through stuff 
>> like buttah, and flush, too! Just used it again last week. Why didn’t 
>> someone think these up years ago? Even a corded one would be nice.

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Re: [MBZ] BAUER 5.7 Amp, 6 in. Short-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher/Sander for $39.99

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I bought this one:

https://www.harborfreight.com/80v-brushless-cordless-18-in-chainsaw-tool-only-56937.html

Between the saw and the battery and charger I could have bought a decent 
gas-powered saw but I don't use them often enough and always end up having 
hassles with old fuel, difficult starting, etc.

The battery electric are nice in that regard, just pop in the battery and go.

I got mine when they were offering a deal on the batteries.



On Thu, Apr 18, 2024, at 10:35, Curt Raymond wrote:
> Which Atlas saw do you have?
>
> We've got the Bauer ultra cheapie one which has been a solid saw other 
> than the tensioner stinks. The Atlas appears to have a more convention 
> chain tensioning system.
>
> I really like electric for a trimming saw because of the way the saw 
> stops pretty much immediately when you let go of the trigger. This is 
> doubly true for when I'm up on a ladder.
>
> We've got some spruce trees on the great northern estate that are 
> between the house and the telephone lines (definitely telephone, I know 
> the difference) that need to go. They're not too high yet so I think 
> with the electric saw I can take them down piece by piece off a ladder. 
> An electric saw will be the way to go...
>
>
> -Curt
>
>
> On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 11:09:10 AM EDT, Allan Streib via 
> Mercedes  wrote: 
>
>
>
>
>
> I got one of those grinders when they were on sale for $9.99. I figured 
> if I got one job done with it, it was worth it. I don't use it very 
> often but it's still working fine.
>
> I bought a Hercules battery powered impact driver and built a deck with 
> it last summer. Never gave any hint of struggling.
>
> I have an Atlas battery powered chain saw, and an electric push mower, 
> and both are great so far. I just used the chain saw to cut up a fallen 
> tree a couple of weeks ago and it did great. So nice to get it out 
> after a winter and not deal with mixing 2-stroke fuel and trying to get 
> it started.
>
> I have had to return one or two of their ratchet wrenches, but never a 
> problem exchanging them.
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 18, 2024, at 09:56, Curt Raymond wrote:
>> I was telling a friend last week that Harbor Freight tools have really 
>> improved in the last 10 years and I think the electric tools are where 
>> the real improvement has taken place.
>>
>> I've got one of the very cheap Central Electric angle grinders, I think 
>> it was $20 or less, that I bought to cut off some bolts under the house 
>> at the great northern estate. It's eaten a hot supper and kept on 
>> going. The switch is a little flaky but I've beaten the ever loving 
>> snot out of that thing. It doesn't owe me a cent...
>>
>> -Curt
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 10:04:46 AM EDT, Allan Streib via 
>> Mercedes  wrote: 
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Yeah the Bauer tools are "OK" probably decent enough for household use.
>>
>> Hard to go too wrong at that price.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 18, 2024, at 08:57, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Good deal for a RO DA unit for paint correction
>>>
>>> Heavy Duty Dual Action Variable Speed Polisher
>>>
>>> https://go.harborfreight.com/email/2024/04/e182939-64528
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Re: [MBZ] BAUER 5.7 Amp, 6 in. Short-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher/Sander for $39.99

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I got one of those grinders when they were on sale for $9.99. I figured if I 
got one job done with it, it was worth it. I don't use it very often but it's 
still working fine.

I bought a Hercules battery powered impact driver and built a deck with it last 
summer. Never gave any hint of struggling.

I have an Atlas battery powered chain saw, and an electric push mower, and both 
are great so far. I just used the chain saw to cut up a fallen tree a couple of 
weeks ago and it did great. So nice to get it out after a winter and not deal 
with mixing 2-stroke fuel and trying to get it started.

I have had to return one or two of their ratchet wrenches, but never a problem 
exchanging them.


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> I was telling a friend last week that Harbor Freight tools have really 
> improved in the last 10 years and I think the electric tools are where 
> the real improvement has taken place.
>
> I've got one of the very cheap Central Electric angle grinders, I think 
> it was $20 or less, that I bought to cut off some bolts under the house 
> at the great northern estate. It's eaten a hot supper and kept on 
> going. The switch is a little flaky but I've beaten the ever loving 
> snot out of that thing. It doesn't owe me a cent...
>
> -Curt
>
>
> On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 10:04:46 AM EDT, Allan Streib via 
> Mercedes  wrote: 
>
>
>
>
>
> Yeah the Bauer tools are "OK" probably decent enough for household use.
>
> Hard to go too wrong at that price.
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 18, 2024, at 08:57, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
>> Good deal for a RO DA unit for paint correction
>>
>> Heavy Duty Dual Action Variable Speed Polisher
>>
>> https://go.harborfreight.com/email/2024/04/e182939-64528
>>
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Re: [MBZ] BAUER 5.7 Amp, 6 in. Short-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher/Sander for $39.99

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Yeah the Bauer tools are "OK" probably decent enough for household use.

Hard to go too wrong at that price.


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>
> Heavy Duty Dual Action Variable Speed Polisher
>
> https://go.harborfreight.com/email/2024/04/e182939-64528
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Re: [MBZ] Euro M110 Fuel Injected Gas Straight 6 engine. , 4 speed manual transmission 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 te, $2, 000

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A lot of mildew. Probably would need steam cleaning and an ozone treatement.

Not entirely euro, the headlights look like DOT-spec. Maybe an engine/trans 
swap was done at some point?


On Thu, Apr 18, 2024, at 08:42, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> 4spd manual too!  Interesting!
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/941747534058550
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[MBZ] The shop said the engine locked up - 2011 GL350 Bluetec

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What sort of substance abuse leads the seller to believe this car is worth 
$6,000???

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/victoria-2011-mercedes-benz-gl350-matic/7738147571.html
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Re: [MBZ] 300D Manny

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Always wanted a manual in my 300D. Settled for shifting between "S" and "D" as 
needed.

Turbo is a bit slow to spool up on these, so you'd need to learn to not let the 
RPMs fall too much during shifts.


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>
> I wonder what this would drive like?
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[MBZ] No title but VIN is clean and was checked by a local title professional-car last titled in Florida

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Doesn't sound shady at all.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/crystal-lake-mercedes-560sl-southern/7737582265.html
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[MBZ] 1990 420SEL - 138k miles - $6,000

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New fuel pumps! 24 years ago

Perforating rust on the front bumper -- where else?

>From the accumulation of dirt and leaves it looks like it's been sitting a 
>while.

Won't start, needs to be towed.

Not sure you knock off a zero but it's certainly not a $6k car.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/des-plaines-1990-mercedes-420-sel/7736948892.html


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Re: [MBZ] O.T. Outlook

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Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Apple are doing their best to destroy email. 
They want you using their proprietary messaging instead.

On Sat, Apr 13, 2024, at 12:03, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
> Yes. iPhone has been like that for years. 
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Apr 13, 2024, at 11:57 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Some update was done on my laptop and now when I look at my gmail it looks 
>> like Outlook. Suddenly, I can no longer send email to "the list" but it 
>> comes up either "dan penoff via Mercedes," or "Buggered via Mercedes," or 
>> "Floyd via Mercedes".
>> 
>> So annoying.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Today's Chuckle

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My guess would be something like an F150 or Silverado with a diesel engine.


On Fri, Apr 12, 2024, at 12:47, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> I wonder what new production vehicle had the LEAST depreciation after 1 year?
> 
> On Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 1:42 PM Allan Streib  wrote:
>> Tesla owners have also faced higher-than-expected depreciation, made worse 
>> by Tesla cutting prices on new vehicles as sales have fallen off.
>> 
>> On Fri, Apr 12, 2024, at 12:39, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
>> > Probably b/c their list price is ridiculously high.  I drove a loaner
>> > Mercedes EV SUV that was quite well decked out, with 185 mile range and
>> > regenerative braking.  I drove 4 miles but used only 2 miles of range due
>> > to this feature.  For the $95K asking price I would have expected a range
>> > of 300+ miles.
>> >
>> > On Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 1:25 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
>> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >> And we’re surprised by this?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> <
>> >> https://mbworld.org/how-tos/slideshows/mercedes-eqs-reportedly-has-highest-depreciation-rate-of-any-new-vehicle-971484
>> >> >
>> >> [1-718966.png]
>> >> Mercedes EQS Reportedly Has Highest Depreciation Rate of Any New Vehicle<
>> >> https://mbworld.org/how-tos/slideshows/mercedes-eqs-reportedly-has-highest-depreciation-rate-of-any-new-vehicle-971484
>> >> >
>> >> mbworld.org<
>> >> https://mbworld.org/how-tos/slideshows/mercedes-eqs-reportedly-has-highest-depreciation-rate-of-any-new-vehicle-971484
>> >> >
>> >>
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Re: [MBZ] Today's Chuckle

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Tesla owners have also faced higher-than-expected depreciation, made worse by 
Tesla cutting prices on new vehicles as sales have fallen off.

On Fri, Apr 12, 2024, at 12:39, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> Probably b/c their list price is ridiculously high.  I drove a loaner
> Mercedes EV SUV that was quite well decked out, with 185 mile range and
> regenerative braking.  I drove 4 miles but used only 2 miles of range due
> to this feature.  For the $95K asking price I would have expected a range
> of 300+ miles.
>
> On Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 1:25 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> And we’re surprised by this?
>>
>>
>> <
>> https://mbworld.org/how-tos/slideshows/mercedes-eqs-reportedly-has-highest-depreciation-rate-of-any-new-vehicle-971484
>> >
>> [1-718966.png]
>> Mercedes EQS Reportedly Has Highest Depreciation Rate of Any New Vehicle<
>> https://mbworld.org/how-tos/slideshows/mercedes-eqs-reportedly-has-highest-depreciation-rate-of-any-new-vehicle-971484
>> >
>> mbworld.org<
>> https://mbworld.org/how-tos/slideshows/mercedes-eqs-reportedly-has-highest-depreciation-rate-of-any-new-vehicle-971484
>> >
>>

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[MBZ] 1998 S500 - 305k miles - $2,500

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Might be worth a chance as a beater for $1,500 or less, drive it until 
something expensive fails.

https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/la-grange-1998-mercedes-s500/7736233036.html
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[MBZ] Holy crack

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And not just the dashboard.

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Re: [MBZ] The eclipse

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The city officials here were saying to expect several hundred thousand 
visitors. We got maybe a tenth of that. A lot of restaurants stocked up and are 
going to have a lot of food waste in the next week or two. They’re not happy.


On Wed, Apr 10, 2024, at 20:03, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
> Here in TX there were people that flew in from all over the world to see it. 
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Apr 10, 2024, at 3:43 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Had about 4 minutes of totality here, quite a sight but not something I'd 
>> fly across the country to see. It is rather amazing how much light you still 
>> get with any bit of the sun exposed, then the sudden change to twilight when 
>> it's totally obscured.
>> 
>> Got lucky and had a cloud-free afternoon.
>> 
>> 
>>> On Tue, Apr 9, 2024, at 13:08, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
>>> I'm teaching in Las Vegas, we got maybe 1/3 to 1/2 eclipse here. One of
>>> my friends had eclipse glasses so we got a pretty good look.
>>> 
>>> Sadly the great northern estate was right in the path of the totality.
>>> Wish I'd been able to be there. A bunch of my family went...
>>> 
>>> -Curt
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] The eclipse

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Had about 4 minutes of totality here, quite a sight but not something I'd fly 
across the country to see. It is rather amazing how much light you still get 
with any bit of the sun exposed, then the sudden change to twilight when it's 
totally obscured.

Got lucky and had a cloud-free afternoon.


On Tue, Apr 9, 2024, at 13:08, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
> I'm teaching in Las Vegas, we got maybe 1/3 to 1/2 eclipse here. One of 
> my friends had eclipse glasses so we got a pretty good look.
>
> Sadly the great northern estate was right in the path of the totality. 
> Wish I'd been able to be there. A bunch of my family went...
>
> -Curt
>

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[MBZ] Brand new beaks - 2007 C280 4matic - 174k miles - $6,300

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Pretty color but the price seems crazy especially if there are any issues with 
the suspension. As I understand it, these engines are the E30 M272 and can also 
have the balance shaft problems common to that era.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-mercedes-benz/7732149604.html
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[MBZ] 1998 SL500 - 48k miles - $21,000

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Seems like a crackish price despite the low miles? Not a great color, and 
doesn't sound particularly well-maintained.

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/brentwood-1998-mercedes-benz-sl500/7732340662.html


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Re: [MBZ] Tread Carefully

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Ugly wheels.

On Fri, Mar 29, 2024, at 11:39, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
> Interesting car and color combo whatever it is motivated by. Price not 
> crazy. Looks good, I’d drive it
>
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
>
>> On Mar 29, 2024, at 10:55 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> They don’t know what engine is in this car…
>> 
>> 
>> [0_lK7LfHNlYDL_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
>> 1992 mercedes benz 500r 6cyl for sale by owner - Orlando, FL - 
>> craigslist
>> orlando.craigslist.org
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Milan brown W116 300SD on BAT

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Looks very much like mine but in better condition despite mine having well 
under 200K miles.

On Fri, Mar 29, 2024, at 10:02, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> Might be able to snag it for cheap.
> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979-mercedes-benz-300sd-31/
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[MBZ] often the engine light comes on, then goes away on its own - 2007 E350 4matic - $4, 000

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Another bad engine? I guess at 196k miles it could be a variety of things. Need 
to check the VIN and engine serial numbers and read the codes.

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[MBZ] OT: Fisker lost track of millions of dollars in customer payments

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Andrew, weren't you on a waiting list for a Fisker Ocean? Or were you lucky 
enough to get one delivered without "any form of payment at all" ??

https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/27/fisker-misplaced-payments-internal-audit-bankruptcy/


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Re: [MBZ] It’s old and slow due to being a 4 cylinder non turbo diesel

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On Tue, Mar 5, 2024, at 12:34, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
> On 02/03/2024 3:12 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>> I have been driving my W116 300SD more since the E500 has the suspension 
>> issue. It's got a turbo and it's still slow. Especially the way the 
>> transmission wants to shift, which keeps the revs too low for the turbo to 
>> really start working. I end up shifting manually and using the kickdown 
>> switch a lot.
>>
> Can that be adjusted in some manner?
>

Yes, but I discovered the reason this was happening. There is a rubber block in 
the accelerator linkage, located roughly above the injection pump. I assume 
it's there to absorb vibration. Years ago the rubber had separated from the 
metal plate it mounts to. When this happens, there is a lot of slop introduced 
into the linkage, and you get about 50% throttle reponse (if that), plus 
incorrect transmission shifting as the linkage that controls the transmission 
shift points is also tied in to the throttle linkage.

I reattached that rubber block with Shoe Goo, and it worked fine for a long 
time. Tuesday night driving home I suddenly lost most of the throttle response. 
I pulled over and checked it, and sure enough it had separated in the same 
place again. Must have been loose for some time and finally broke all the way.

This time I used some epoxy putty my wife bought when I asked her to pick up a 
container of plumbers putty. Figured I might as well use it for something. It's 
holding so far, and acceleration and shift points are much improved, but the 
rubber is so old I am not expecting it to last. I wonder if this part is still 
available. Otherwise I might have to fabricate something by cutting up a big 
rubber stopper or some other piece of rubber. I don't know what would be best 
to glue it in place though.

Allan

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[MBZ] Lots of awesome bells & whissles - 2012 S550 RENNtech - $16, 500

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Re: [MBZ] Dual pulley alternator belts

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Try NAPA. Autozone employees are one step up from zombies.

On Tue, Mar 26, 2024, at 19:42, Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote:
> Could anyone help or direct me to a source for the correct alternator 
> belts for my 1982 240D. It has a donor engine that may have come from a 
> 1984 300D and it  has dual belts that run from crank pulley to 
> alternator.
>
> One of the belts was destroyed and I pulled the other one off to 
> measure it.  There are no numbers or manufacturers name on the belt. 
> It measures 40.25” when measuring out side of the belt from mark to 
> mark. Width of belt is 3/16”
>
> The sales person at autozone measured it using a belt measuring tool 
> fixture and told it me it was 390 x 9.  He looped it around the two 
> ends of the tool and then stretched it out.  He did not have any belts 
> that were close to the  correct size.  
>
> Is there a correct way measure so I can order the correct belt?  
> Is there a site that lists their belts by size?
> Or if anyone could point me to a part number I would like to order a 
> couple of them.
>
> Thanks for any help,
>
> Mike

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[MBZ] air strut resealing

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Apparently it's possible to re-seal the airmatic struts with JB Weld or other 
epoxy.

Process described here (this is a PDF attachment at Benzwhirled)

www.benzworld.org/forums/attachments/w220-s-class/321085d1279940284-airmatic-strut-epoxy-fix-_summary-epoxy-fix-airmatic-front-strut

That appears to be for a W220, would this be substantially the same as a W211 
in regards to the airmatic struts?

I'm back at trying to diagnose why the front left of the E500 sinks within a 
few hours of shutting off.

I think if the reservoir tank were leaking down it would affect the whole car 
not just one corner?

I'm guessing a leak in that strut but still trying to rule out other causes.

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Re: [MBZ] OT y’all seeing this bridge collapse?

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On Tue, Mar 26, 2024, at 12:57, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
> Lloyds of London insurance company stock just took a giant hit, I wager
> [assuming they are the ins carrier for the shipping company..]
> Since there were cars on the bridge, any count on how many folks died in
> this disaster?

It was in the middle of the night, so it could have been a lot worse. But there 
were maintenance crews on the bridge doing work, and no doubt there was some 
traffic as well. Guessing at least dozens dead, but I have not heard a number.


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Re: [MBZ] OT y’all seeing this bridge collapse?

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> Like a house of cards...  Wonder why the far right span fell as well?

Not an engineer, but I did build a bridge out of balsa wood in high school 
physics

Anyway, the deal with these truss bridges is that the truss through compression 
and tension on its frame transfers the load of the bridge to the support piers. 
Once that framework has any substantial failure, the forces overwhelm the rest 
of it and the whole thing comes down.

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Re: [MBZ] Tamara airbag recall

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Tamara? Everything I see refers to Takata. I have not received any emails but 
found this web page:

https://www.mbusa.com/en/recall/takata-recalls


On Tue, Mar 26, 2024, at 07:39, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
> Did anyone else get a call about an airbag recall?  I had one the other 
> day but it didn’t say which car was involved. Just saw a FB ad from 
> MBUSA to book an appt. I guess I should call and find out which car is 
> on the list. 
>
> —FT
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[MBZ] The check engine light is on but I have no idea why - 2007 ML350 - $3, 250

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I have an idea.

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[MBZ] Fiat vs Tesla

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Was in Denmark last week visiting family. It's a small country and I was paying 
for the trip out of my own pocket so I rented the smallest cheapest car listed, 
which was a Citroen C1 but I ended up being given a Fiat 500. It's actually not 
a bad little car for buzzing around in but is not going to win any drag races. 
It was made a little more fun to drive by having a 6-speed manual transmission. 
As James May said, the fun thing about a small underpowered car is that you can 
drive them at the limit of their performance all the time. I woudn't mind 
having one but it would be tough to swallow paying >$16k for a new one. It does 
have reasonably comfortable room for 4 but is so small that it doesn't have 
much other utility. Though people do apparently pull small trailers with them 
as I saw a lot of them around (and other cars of similar size) with tow 
hitches. That would be really unusual to see here in the USA.

My cousin drives an A-class Mercedes diesel. His youngest son has a new Tesla 
Model Y which I also got to drive. I have never driven a Tesla or any EV other 
than a golf cart so that was interesting. They are nice enough cars but I don't 
think I'd want one in the USA. Distances are too long and charging points still 
too sparse at least in the rural midwest where I live.





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[MBZ] 2003 E320 - 228k miles - $3,000

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Ask is a little high but might be within bargaining range if its not rusty, the 
interior is clean, and the seller is reasonable.

https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2003-mercedes-320/7730353955.html
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[MBZ] This is your brain on drugs - 2014 SLK 250 Salvage title for parts or rebuild - $6, 500

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Any questions?

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[MBZ] Just google it, most bring super high prices - 1979 450 SEL - 85k miles - $6, 000

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Doesn't look terrible but not a $6k car as it sits, at least in my book.

https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/dayton-1979-mercedes-450-sel/7730459016.html
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[MBZ] Buy my damaged car that I already got paid for but didn't repair

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[MBZ] Scammers not allowed - 2012 CLS550 - $25,888

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This car was ECU tuned, not dynode but probably has more power than a CLS63

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[MBZ] Everything works including message for driver and passenger - 2007 S550 AMG - $15, 000

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Collectors item

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/park-ridge-collectors-item/7727301258.html
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[MBZ] One of these pics is not like the others -- 2003 C240 - $1, 500

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Needs a few cosmetics

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-2003-mercedes-c25/7727305517.html
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Re: [MBZ] AGM Battery for ML 250

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In my experience batteries go from "works fine" to "won't hold a charge/start 
the car" very quickly without much warning. That's mostly with conventional 
batteries though, I don't have much experience with AGM batteries.


On Thu, Mar 14, 2024, at 13:50, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> But very slowly. The battery is under the front passenger seat so it does
> not get exposed to corrosive atmospheric conditions. It might Linger on
> indefinitely.
>
> On Thu, Mar 14, 2024, 1:41 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> It’s dying Jim
>>
>> --FT
>> Sent from iFōn
>>
>> > On Mar 14, 2024, at 1:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > It still has the original battery with the date stamped on it from the
>> > factory. It's now 9 years old and working fine, except that Eco start
>> works
>> > only sporadically and the rear hatch doesn't open fully in the morning
>> > after the car has been sitting overnight.
>> >
>> >> On Thu, Mar 14, 2024, 1:05 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
>> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Yes. Interstate manufactured in Deutschland. If it has a problem, walk
>> in,
>> >> set it down, say it’s dead, and in 5min you’re out with a new one. Did
>> that
>> >> a couple weeks ago.
>> >>
>> >> --FT
>> >> Sent from iFōn
>> >>
>> >>> On Mar 14, 2024, at 12:39 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
>> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> I’m pretty sure anything from Costco is OK, and our resident Costco
>> >> guru, Floyd, will probably concur. I would buy a battery from Costco -
>> full
>> >> disclosure, I’m a member.
>> >>>
>> >>> -D
>> >>>
>>  On Mar 14, 2024, at 12:34 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
>> >> Mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>  The dealer wants $315 for a battery for my 2015 ML 250 but Costco
>> sells
>> >> a
>>  Group 49 900 CCA replacement for about half that price.  Are these a
>> >> decent
>>  brand?
>>  https://tinyurl.com/yuud85fz
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[MBZ] price is firm but will negotiate - 2003 SLK 350 - $8,500

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Purchased from Copart, no pics. For some reason I have no interest in inquiring 
further.

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[MBZ] 2006 E500 wagon 4matic 75k miles - $8,700

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The checkered stripes on the doors add 10mph to the top speed.

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[MBZ] Am told it will need new engine

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Extra zero in price. In fact, just call the local salvage yard and sell it to 
them, you'll save a lot of time and avoid a lot of stupid questions.

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Re: [MBZ] Oil store world

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They’ll probably send you one gallon and claim it was a typo in the ad.

On Tue, Mar 12, 2024, at 11:46, Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote:
> gexdkmbvgCzdemjugaAtemzxgexdambqgaxdkmbsgqBdknrqhextgnrxgaAdeobt.jpeg
> Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 5W-40 Diesel Engine Oil (1-Gallon, Cas 
> 
> oilstore.world 
> 
> 
> Anyone ever order from these guys?  Offer just came up in Facebook.   $48.31 
> for 3 gallons.  Free shipping.  You can use PayPal or a credit card. 
> Too good to be true?
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Don't you love when a 30 minute job turns into four hours

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Yeah I’ll probably change the drain plug at the next oil change but at 6pm and 
her needing the car by morning there wasn’t much other choice.

On the other hand if it’s not leaking I might just leave it alone.


On Tue, Mar 12, 2024, at 11:39, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
> There is no point in beating yourself up over things like this. A shop 
> might easily have missed the cut as well. It obviously was not something 
> that was all that likely given the splash pan and your history with the 
> car. Good job in getting it done. Hope the drain plug cooperates in the 
> future. Maybe you should consider a drain plug and washer from VW rather 
> than Autozone?
>
> Randy
>
>
> On 11/03/2024 10:07 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>> Wife's car (VW Jetta) has been alerting (annoyingly) about the oil level 
>> sensor. It was intermittent and has slowly gotten to the point that it was 
>> alerting every few minutes while driving. Code was "intermittent implausible 
>> value" so I assumed the sensor had failed, as that is my experience with 
>> VWs. Sensors fail.
>>
>> Ordered one from FCP Euro, watched a YouTube video, easy enough job: drain 
>> the oil, disconnect the sensor, remove three nuts holding the sensor in 
>> place, pull it out, put the new one in, reconnect, refill the oil. Looked 
>> like it should take 30 minutes max.
>>
>> I had considered that the problem might be a bad connection but the 
>> connector was in place, not loose or damaged. So I went ahead with the 
>> sensor replacement. As I was reconnecting it, out of the corner of my eye I 
>> noticed what looked like a cut in the split-tube cover on the wiring. Sure 
>> enough, there was a cut. How in the heck it happened I don't know. The car 
>> has a splash guard so nothing could have snagged it. I change the oil with 
>> the extractor so I've never had the splash guard off until today. I guess at 
>> some point someone had it off and managed to snag it or slice it and cut 
>> into one of the wires.
>>
>> So I didn't need the sensor, but at this point I've already installed it and 
>> it's all oily so I can't send it back.
>>
>> I soldered the wire back together and covered the splice with heat shrink 
>> tubing.
>>
>> Then I notice that oil is dripping from the drain plug. It was dry when I 
>> removed it, and I had torqued it back to spec so what the heck. I tightened 
>> it up more and more until I started to get a little uncomfortable. It has 
>> one of those sealing washers that was pressed on so you can't easily remove 
>> it. So I decided to run to Autozone and get a new drain plug and washer. 
>> Drain oil again, install new plug, refill, and it's still leaking. I finally 
>> just kept tightening it about 1mm at a time until it finally stopped.
>>
>> Kicking myself for not looking at the wiring more carefully. Would not have 
>> had to drain the oil or change the sensor and would have saved a lot of time 
>> if I had only noticed that cut first.
>>
>>
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Re: [MBZ] Don't you love when a 30 minute job turns into four hours

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Last time my wife needed a new car, that's what she liked.

On Mon, Mar 11, 2024, at 22:14, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> Why do you own a non-Benz?
> 
> On Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 11:09 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
>> Wife's car (VW Jetta) has been alerting (annoyingly) about the oil level 
>> sensor. It was intermittent and has slowly gotten to the point that it was 
>> alerting every few minutes while driving. Code was "intermittent implausible 
>> value" so I assumed the sensor had failed, as that is my experience with 
>> VWs. Sensors fail.
>> 
>> Ordered one from FCP Euro, watched a YouTube video, easy enough job: drain 
>> the oil, disconnect the sensor, remove three nuts holding the sensor in 
>> place, pull it out, put the new one in, reconnect, refill the oil. Looked 
>> like it should take 30 minutes max.
>> 
>> I had considered that the problem might be a bad connection but the 
>> connector was in place, not loose or damaged. So I went ahead with the 
>> sensor replacement. As I was reconnecting it, out of the corner of my eye I 
>> noticed what looked like a cut in the split-tube cover on the wiring. Sure 
>> enough, there was a cut. How in the heck it happened I don't know. The car 
>> has a splash guard so nothing could have snagged it. I change the oil with 
>> the extractor so I've never had the splash guard off until today. I guess at 
>> some point someone had it off and managed to snag it or slice it and cut 
>> into one of the wires.
>> 
>> So I didn't need the sensor, but at this point I've already installed it and 
>> it's all oily so I can't send it back.
>> 
>> I soldered the wire back together and covered the splice with heat shrink 
>> tubing.
>> 
>> Then I notice that oil is dripping from the drain plug. It was dry when I 
>> removed it, and I had torqued it back to spec so what the heck. I tightened 
>> it up more and more until I started to get a little uncomfortable. It has 
>> one of those sealing washers that was pressed on so you can't easily remove 
>> it. So I decided to run to Autozone and get a new drain plug and washer. 
>> Drain oil again, install new plug, refill, and it's still leaking. I finally 
>> just kept tightening it about 1mm at a time until it finally stopped.
>> 
>> Kicking myself for not looking at the wiring more carefully. Would not have 
>> had to drain the oil or change the sensor and would have saved a lot of time 
>> if I had only noticed that cut first.
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[MBZ] Don't you love when a 30 minute job turns into four hours

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Wife's car (VW Jetta) has been alerting (annoyingly) about the oil level 
sensor. It was intermittent and has slowly gotten to the point that it was 
alerting every few minutes while driving. Code was "intermittent implausible 
value" so I assumed the sensor had failed, as that is my experience with VWs. 
Sensors fail.

Ordered one from FCP Euro, watched a YouTube video, easy enough job: drain the 
oil, disconnect the sensor, remove three nuts holding the sensor in place, pull 
it out, put the new one in, reconnect, refill the oil. Looked like it should 
take 30 minutes max.

I had considered that the problem might be a bad connection but the connector 
was in place, not loose or damaged. So I went ahead with the sensor 
replacement. As I was reconnecting it, out of the corner of my eye I noticed 
what looked like a cut in the split-tube cover on the wiring. Sure enough, 
there was a cut. How in the heck it happened I don't know. The car has a splash 
guard so nothing could have snagged it. I change the oil with the extractor so 
I've never had the splash guard off until today. I guess at some point someone 
had it off and managed to snag it or slice it and cut into one of the wires.

So I didn't need the sensor, but at this point I've already installed it and 
it's all oily so I can't send it back.

I soldered the wire back together and covered the splice with heat shrink 
tubing.

Then I notice that oil is dripping from the drain plug. It was dry when I 
removed it, and I had torqued it back to spec so what the heck. I tightened it 
up more and more until I started to get a little uncomfortable. It has one of 
those sealing washers that was pressed on so you can't easily remove it. So I 
decided to run to Autozone and get a new drain plug and washer. Drain oil 
again, install new plug, refill, and it's still leaking. I finally just kept 
tightening it about 1mm at a time until it finally stopped.

Kicking myself for not looking at the wiring more carefully. Would not have had 
to drain the oil or change the sensor and would have saved a lot of time if I 
had only noticed that cut first.

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[MBZ] 2005 E320 Wagon - 179k miles - $4,900

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Looks pretty decent. Wonder what the "open recall" is on the CarFax. And 6 
owners? It's changed hands every 3 years or so.

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Re: [MBZ] Altitude + Crack = This

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Hot air intake to the turbocharger always nice to see.

On Sat, Mar 9, 2024, at 14:19, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/374097988747495/
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Re: [MBZ] OT fun times today

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Yep I live in a wooded area and any time we have a lot of rain is when trees 
start to fall. The wind doesn't seem to get them as much as the ground being 
wet.
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[MBZ] 2010 ML350 4matic - 120k miles - $11,500

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Ambitious ask with very little info provided. Looks nice though and claimed one 
owner.

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[MBZ] 2008 E350 4Matic - 148k miles - $5,500

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Doesn't look half bad, if it isn't rusty.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/wheeling-2008-mercedes-benz-e350-4matic/7725117731.html
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Re: [MBZ] OT - This Would Be Cool...

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Everything on the car is a curve except the flat plate split windshield.

On Fri, Mar 8, 2024, at 07:56, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> Suicide doors, too. I just love the pre- and post-war cars. Like late 
> 1930s through the late 40s. They only made this body style for 3-4 
> years, so sourcing parts might be a challenge.
>
> -D
>
>> On Mar 8, 2024, at 7:24 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Rolling resto
>> 
>> —FT
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On Mar 8, 2024, at 7:08 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> .. to restore:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> [01313_lSD7TTToQkb_0cX07U_600x450.jpg]
>>> 1949 Lincoln Sports Sedan for sale by owner - Odessa, FL - 
>>> craigslist
>>> tampa.craigslist.org

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[MBZ] 2016 GLA 250 - damaged - $7,000

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Body damage is front end and hood and is not bad. There is damage to the front 
end that has affected the alignment and there are check engine lights on. I 
think one of the forward collision sensors is damaged or gone.

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Re: [MBZ] Printers

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Hm maybe I should look again. I don't watch the EV market very much at all.


On Thu, Mar 7, 2024, at 12:22, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> “Cheap enough” is relative. I've been reading the trades of late and 
> all the talk is about how badly EVs are depreciating. Doesn’t sit well 
> with Elon and friends, as he was claiming that the values of his cars 
> would go up...
>
> -D
>
>> On Mar 7, 2024, at 11:19 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> On Thu, Mar 7, 2024, at 10:48, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
>>> I just bought myself a black 2015 ml 250 BlueTEC suv. Gets up to 33 miles a
>>> gallon.. I decided to put off buying an EV for now despite my solar panels
>>> on the roof
>> 
>> Good move I think, you will have more utility with a conventionally fueled 
>> vehicle. Battery tech, range, and availability of rapid charging on the road 
>> is just not anywhere near even diesel in most areas.
>> 
>> I have actually considered an EV for local commute/errands but I don't like 
>> the idea of owning a costly vehicle that is so limited. And used EVs are not 
>> yet cheap enough.
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[MBZ] 2001 E320 - 300k miles - $2,500

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Lunacy.

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[MBZ] 1988 E300 - 300k miles - $1,500

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Parts car or scrap. Extra 1 in price.

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Re: [MBZ] Printers

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On Thu, Mar 7, 2024, at 10:48, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> I just bought myself a black 2015 ml 250 BlueTEC suv. Gets up to 33 miles a
> gallon.. I decided to put off buying an EV for now despite my solar panels
> on the roof

Good move I think, you will have more utility with a conventionally fueled 
vehicle. Battery tech, range, and availability of rapid charging on the road is 
just not anywhere near even diesel in most areas.

I have actually considered an EV for local commute/errands but I don't like the 
idea of owning a costly vehicle that is so limited. And used EVs are not yet 
cheap enough.

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Re: [MBZ] 2006 E350 wagon on MB Market

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On re-reading the ad copy, looks like the balance shaft was already addressed.

It's still an 18 year old car with the smaller engine option. Boring colors 
also. Maybe $8k at the outside for me, if it's really nice.


On Wed, Mar 6, 2024, at 11:36, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
> Whatever it's worth, subtract the cost of the engine replacement it will need.
>
> On Wed, Mar 6, 2024, at 11:20, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
>> Quite attractive silver wagon 4matic with a rear  facing seat.  What's it
>> worth?
>> https://thembmarket.com/2006-mercedes-benz-e350-wagon-1
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Re: [MBZ] 2006 E350 wagon on MB Market

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Whatever it's worth, subtract the cost of the engine replacement it will need.

On Wed, Mar 6, 2024, at 11:20, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> Quite attractive silver wagon 4matic with a rear  facing seat.  What's it
> worth?
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[MBZ] 1998 S420 - 178k miles - $3,500

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I almost fell asleep looking at the photos. Dull color scheme made worse by the 
blurry background focus effect.

https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/lawrenceburg-98-mercedes-s420/7724443485.html
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[MBZ] Loaded - $11,000

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A word is worth $11,000 I guess

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[MBZ] THEY CAN GO ABOUT HALF A MILLION MILES - 2011 ML350 - 241k miles - $5, 900

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Has BREAK ASSIST

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisiana-excellent-2011-mercedes-benz/7724270817.html
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[MBZ] had all intentions of restoring it - 1986 560SL - $5,500

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Been sitting "a couple years" and doesn't start.

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-juliet-classic-1986-mercedes-560/7724259249.html
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Re: [MBZ] Bring an excavator 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220S

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Speaking of glass, anyone know if W116 front windshield glass is all the same?

Is anyone making replacement glass anymore, or are you stuck trying to find NOS 
or used?


On Mon, Mar 4, 2024, at 16:08, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> That looks like the W110 I pulled out of the muck in the coastal hills 
> south of San Francisco (La Honda) when we rescued the 1962 300SE.
>
> I needed glass for the 300SE, as all but the driver’s window had been 
> broken out. I called a glass place in Redwood City that specialized in 
> older cars, figuring worst case I could get flat glass for the door 
> windows, at least. I’m talking to the glass guy, telling him what I’m 
> looking for. He interrupts me and says, hey, do you know if it’s the 
> same glass as a - (insert W110 model/year here, I don’t recall the 
> details)? I didn’t know, so I told him I would check and get back to 
> him. I called Randy Steele in Santa Barbara and he confirmed that all 
> W110/111/112 glass is interchangeable.
>
> I call the glass guy back and confirm. He tells me that there is a car 
> as described parked next to his parent’s house in La Honda, a 
> “restoration” of his dad’s that went off the rails decades ago. His mom 
> wants it gone. He calls Mom, calls me back, and says it’s free for the 
> taking. Score!!
>
> So on that Saturday, I drive over to LaHonda from Milpitas with Al 
> Lumas’ ranch hand in his 3/4 ton dually pickup and a trailer. No big 
> deal, right?
>
> If you don’t know the climate(s) on the peninsula, you’re about to be 
> enlightened. LaHonda sits right at the very top of the ridge of hills, 
> really, small mountains, that divide the Pacific coast from the San 
> Francisco Bay. We’ve all seen the huge walls of fog rolling across the 
> Golden Gate, which happens very predictably on an almost daily basis 
> depending on the time of year. Those same moisture-laden winds are also 
> coming in from the Pacific Ocean all along the coast, which is nice and 
> chilly. When they climb the slopes of those mountains/hills, the uplift 
> causes water to precipitate out and get dumped on the land below.
>
> In other words, think tropical rainforest only about 40-50 degrees (F) 
> colder, and very windy.
>
> The car was stuck in the Earth up to its axles next to the house. It 
> was clear it had been there for years. Here is the farmhand pulling it 
> onto the trailer with one of the come-alongs we used to get it out of 
> the muck. Notice how foggy it is? That’s the glass guy in the dark 
> jacket.
>
> [cid:4b69adb5-35a9-4009-91b8-91b792797dd6@namprd07.prod.outlook.com]
>
>
> Fun!
>
> -D
>
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[MBZ] 1977 450SL - 101k miles - $17,500

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Color is interesting. Interior looks nice.

Photos appear to be taken at different times as there are several different 
license plates mounted.

https://evansville.craigslist.org/cto/d/tell-city-1977-mercedes-benz-450sl/7724025864.html
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[MBZ] 2005 Sprinter Camper - 117k miles - $42,000

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Seems like quite a lot for a nearly 20 year old RV.

Has a tow hitch but with the weight of the conversion I bet you can't pull a 
lot.

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Re: [MBZ] Rare Car So Firm On price

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I agree, looks like a wrap.

On Mon, Mar 4, 2024, at 15:07, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> Listing said it had “custom paint”. Almost looks like it was wrapped.
>
> -D
>
>> On Mar 4, 2024, at 2:39 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Is that like a flat bronze color?
>> 
>> --FT
>> Sent from iFōn
>> 
>>> On Mar 4, 2024, at 2:27 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> [00t0t_5mgeIBHnryF_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
>>> 2005 mercedes benz e320 diesel for sale - Tampa, FL - 
>>> craigslist
>>> tampa.craigslist.org
>>> 
>>> -D

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Re: [MBZ] 2005 ML 350 - $3,000

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Oops link

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/south-lebanon-2005-mercedes-benz-ml-350/7723794556.html


On Mon, Mar 4, 2024, at 13:14, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
> Would this have the possible balance shaft concerns? Don't recall if 
> '05 would have had that.
>
> Anway, overpriced for what it is. Maybe $1k or so if you needed a beater SUV.
>
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[MBZ] 2005 ML 350 - $3,000

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Would this have the possible balance shaft concerns? Don't recall if '05 would 
have had that.

Anway, overpriced for what it is. Maybe $1k or so if you needed a beater SUV.


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[MBZ] 2cars price of one. Mechanic special. 09 R350&2006 Cadi SRX. - $8, 000

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Dreaming on that ask for two cars that each apparently need significant 
mechanical work. If they are cosmetically very nice maybe half that at best 
depending on the repairs needed.

Potato cam pics don't help make the case.

https://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/d/toledo-2cars-price-of-one-mechanic/7723478184.html

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[MBZ] kinda of a luxury beater look - 2001 S500 - $1,800

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Extra 1 in the price.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/algonquin-merceides-s500-obo/7723558805.html
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Re: [MBZ] Thinking About This...

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The 4.0L is the engine you want in an old Cherokee. Bulletproof.

On Sun, Mar 3, 2024, at 18:54, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
> I had an 86 Cherokee with the 2.8L V6. That engine was crap. I think 
> that’s what this car has. 
>
> That said I drove a rental one from Denver to Medicine Bow WY once back 
> when. It did great on icy snowy roads, very stable. The somewhat 
> pantywaist boss who was riding with me and another colleague was 
> freaking out. The other guy was fine. 
>
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
>
>> On Mar 3, 2024, at 11:48 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> …for a possible Mrs. Dan car in Flagstaff:
>> 
>> 
>> [428788083_24822672727378492_2750395921490354090_n.jpg]
>> 1986 Jeep amc eagle 
>> wagon
>> facebook.com
>> 
>> -D
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[MBZ] 2003 S430 - 99k miles - $6,200

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Some trades will be considered, let’s see what you got and make a deal.

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Re: [MBZ] It’s old and slow due to being a 4 cylinder non turbo diesel

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I have been driving my W116 300SD more since the E500 has the suspension issue. 
It's got a turbo and it's still slow. Especially the way the transmission wants 
to shift, which keeps the revs too low for the turbo to really start working. I 
end up shifting manually and using the kickdown switch a lot.


On Sat, Mar 2, 2024, at 15:22, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> I will say again it is slow.
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7362292457166739
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[MBZ] 2000 SL500 AMG - 200k miles - $10,000

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Looks nice but pretty high miles. Silver/grey.

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[MBZ] 2003 E320 - 241 k miles - $3,500

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Pretty optimistic. Interior looks maybe alright (no pics of driver's seat) but 
what is going on with the wheels?

$2k beater car maybe with the miles.

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/clarksville-mercedes-benz/7723018693.html
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Re: [MBZ] Sidewall Musings

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Does it have airmatic suspension? I have been reading about it with the issues 
I'm having and I noted this:

Dampers - ~ 115,000 Miles

These are simple and as they age there will be a noticeable degradation of 
the ride quality. You might also notice side-to-side body motion that's not 
controlled as well as pitching and diving. 

https://blog.fcpeuro.com/the-definitive-guide-to-the-mercedes-benz-airmatic-suspension-system

On Sat, Mar 2, 2024, at 08:40, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> Thanks a bunch, Grant! This sounds exactly like how this car/SUV 
> handles. It’s “twitchy”, especially at highway speeds, which is not fun.
>
> Guess I need to experiement with some different pressures. When you 
> reduced your pressures were you outside the range of the TPS system?
>
> -D
>
>> On Mar 1, 2024, at 10:38 PM, G Mann via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Inflation pressure?
>> Could it be that you are on the low end of inflation range instead of the
>> high end?
>> As an example, I have a 9,000 lb [empty weight] Ford dually king cab [4
>> doors] long bed diesel equipped with Michlens. Book says 70 PSI
>> inflation... However, at 70 PSI the truck has handling issues [feels not
>> glued to the road and easily wanders without constant attention.. I dialed
>> the pressure back to 60 PSI [all 6 tires] and it now feels like it is
>> running on rails. Good contact.
>> Played with the pressure again to find the low end of the curve, and at 45
>> PSI, the "road crawl" of the high pressure setting returned..
>> What you describe seems to be something similar to what I've had finding
>> the "inflation sweet spot" on this heavy truck. Another tool I used was a
>> laser temp gauge to read tire temps at various inflation pressures after
>> driving.. Low pressures brought elevated tire temps.
>> I hope this might help sort your issue.
>> 
>> 
>> On Fri, Mar 1, 2024 at 8:08 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> It's a truck. I suspect that Porsche Cayennes don't handle like a
>>> Panamerica, although I haven't driven one.
>>> 
>>> Rick
>>> 
>>> From: Mercedes  on behalf of dan penoff.com
>>> via Mercedes 
>>> Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 7:47:43 PM
>>> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com 
>>> Cc: dan penoff.com 
>>> Subject: [MBZ] Sidewall Musings
>>> 
>>> I’ve noticed when I drive the ML550 (W164) aggressively, especially in
>>> turns, it seems unstable, like the sidewalls aren’t holding up well, or
>>> they’re breaking down and allowing the tire to “roll”.
>>> 
>>> The car has stock Michelins on it, so they’re not cheap or low quality
>>> tires. I haven’t checked the date codes on them yet, but I will in the
>>> morning.
>>> 
>>> I’m just wondering if what I’m experiencing is normal, and maybe just a
>>> center of gravity thing, as the CG is pretty high up on these things.
>>> 
>>> Thoughts?
>>> 
>>> -D
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[MBZ] One for Floyd -- 2009 c63 amg renntech - $25,000

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I've dumped all my income into my car and now I need to sell it to pay the rent.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/wheeling-2009-c63-amg-renntech/7722718957.html
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[MBZ] The car has a rebuilt title due to this factory suspension failing - 2004 SL55 AMG - $29, 500

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Front suspension still looks slammed but maybe the coilovers are just set low.

https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/bedford-2004-mercedes-benz-sl55-amg/7722441560.html
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[MBZ] Hallucinogens taken with meth, washed down with a quart of Wild Turkey

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https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/paragon-mercedes-rare-find/7722690194.html
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Re: [MBZ] E500 slammed on front left

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Also I noticed they sell a pressure tester.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/air-suspension-pressure-tester-cta-5171

That reminded me I also have an HF compression testing set somewhere, I wonder 
if I could adapt that.

If I disconnect the air line from the top of the strut, connect pressure gauge 
there and fill with compressed air from my garage air compressor, I should be 
able to see if the strut is leaking down? That would isolate the leak to the 
strut and not somewhere else in the system? Does that make sense or would that 
not work for some reason?

Allan


On Thu, Feb 29, 2024, at 11:15, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
> Are the Arnott rebuilds good quality, or should I consider the new 
> Bilsteins (nearly twice the price)?
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 28, 2024, at 18:27, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
>> Correct but as Allan observes the other one might go bad too, but if it 
>> was me I’d wait until that happens 
>>
>> --FT
>> Sent from iFōn
>>
>>> On Feb 28, 2024, at 5:43 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I was always of the impression they could be and are changed individually.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
>>>> On Feb 28, 2024, at 5:01 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>>>>  wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Asked FCPEuro for any guidance, they suggested checking the valve block 
>>>> carefully for leaks but otherwise sounds like strut replacement.
>>>> 
>>>> Do they need to be replaced in pairs, other than assuming if one is 
>>>> starting to leak the other is probably not far behind?
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Allan
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On Mon, Feb 26, 2024, at 16:19, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>>>>> Replying to everyone, Floyd and I have had some emails on this as well.
>>>>> 
>>>>> When the car is running and level, pressures are all 101-103psi.
>>>>> 
>>>>> After sitting two hours, left front is visibly lower, its pressure is
>>>>> about 70psi. The front right pressure is now higher, 111psi. Rears
>>>>> still a little over 100psi.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I have used soapy water on the main pressure line from the compressor
>>>>> to the valve block, and the connections at the top of the front struts,
>>>>> no leaks evident. I have not yet checked the other lines from the valve
>>>>> block, annoyed at myself that I didn't do that before putting the
>>>>> fender liner back in.
>>>>> 
>>>>> New front shock is quite pricy what else can I do to narrow down the 
>>>>> problem?
>>>>> 
>>>>> https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-suspension-strut-assembly-e320-e500-e350-va5a226
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Fri, Feb 23, 2024, at 10:51, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
>>>>>> You can scan it and see the pressures in the system, that will give you
>>>>>> some insight.  Check the line at the block again and on the strut, might
>>>>>> be worth replacing the line and/or block before going after the whole
>>>>>> strut.  Those are easy and cheap.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> --FT
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 2/23/24 10:40 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>>>>>>> You may recall I had some trouble with the air suspension on the 2004 
>>>>>>> E500 last summer, turned out that the plastic line from the compressor 
>>>>>>> to the manifold block had popped out of its fitting. I bought some new 
>>>>>>> parts but by the time they arrived I had already put the old line back 
>>>>>>> in place and it was holding so I never got around to replacing it.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Well, yesterday morning the driver's side was low. It pumped up OK, so 
>>>>>>> I drove to work. After work it was low again, but was fine on the drive 
>>>>>>> home. By last night it had deflated again.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I have not yet opened it up to see if that line popped off again, since 
>>>>>>> it just seems to be the front left that's getting low I am suspicious 
>>>>>>> it's not the same problem. Are there check valves or anything that 
>>>>>>> would explain just one corner getting low?
>>>>>>>

Re: [MBZ] 2006 Lexus LS 430 with 126 K miles on Cars 'n Bids

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Basically a high-end Toyota. Probably a pretty reliable car but nothing to get 
excited about.

On Thu, Feb 29, 2024, at 11:02, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> Why the bidding fervor for an 18 year old non-Mercedes luxury sedan with
> over 100K miles?  I don't get it.
> https://carsandbids.com/auctions/9AyAEMWA/2006-lexus-ls-430
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Re: [MBZ] E500 slammed on front left

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Are the Arnott rebuilds good quality, or should I consider the new Bilsteins 
(nearly twice the price)?


On Wed, Feb 28, 2024, at 18:27, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
> Correct but as Allan observes the other one might go bad too, but if it 
> was me I’d wait until that happens 
>
> --FT
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>> On Feb 28, 2024, at 5:43 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I was always of the impression they could be and are changed individually.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On Feb 28, 2024, at 5:01 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Asked FCPEuro for any guidance, they suggested checking the valve block 
>>> carefully for leaks but otherwise sounds like strut replacement.
>>> 
>>> Do they need to be replaced in pairs, other than assuming if one is 
>>> starting to leak the other is probably not far behind?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Allan
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Mon, Feb 26, 2024, at 16:19, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>>>> Replying to everyone, Floyd and I have had some emails on this as well.
>>>> 
>>>> When the car is running and level, pressures are all 101-103psi.
>>>> 
>>>> After sitting two hours, left front is visibly lower, its pressure is
>>>> about 70psi. The front right pressure is now higher, 111psi. Rears
>>>> still a little over 100psi.
>>>> 
>>>> I have used soapy water on the main pressure line from the compressor
>>>> to the valve block, and the connections at the top of the front struts,
>>>> no leaks evident. I have not yet checked the other lines from the valve
>>>> block, annoyed at myself that I didn't do that before putting the
>>>> fender liner back in.
>>>> 
>>>> New front shock is quite pricy what else can I do to narrow down the 
>>>> problem?
>>>> 
>>>> https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-suspension-strut-assembly-e320-e500-e350-va5a226
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On Fri, Feb 23, 2024, at 10:51, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
>>>>> You can scan it and see the pressures in the system, that will give you
>>>>> some insight.  Check the line at the block again and on the strut, might
>>>>> be worth replacing the line and/or block before going after the whole
>>>>> strut.  Those are easy and cheap.
>>>>> 
>>>>> --FT
>>>>> 
>>>>> On 2/23/24 10:40 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>>>>>> You may recall I had some trouble with the air suspension on the 2004 
>>>>>> E500 last summer, turned out that the plastic line from the compressor 
>>>>>> to the manifold block had popped out of its fitting. I bought some new 
>>>>>> parts but by the time they arrived I had already put the old line back 
>>>>>> in place and it was holding so I never got around to replacing it.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Well, yesterday morning the driver's side was low. It pumped up OK, so I 
>>>>>> drove to work. After work it was low again, but was fine on the drive 
>>>>>> home. By last night it had deflated again.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I have not yet opened it up to see if that line popped off again, since 
>>>>>> it just seems to be the front left that's getting low I am suspicious 
>>>>>> it's not the same problem. Are there check valves or anything that would 
>>>>>> explain just one corner getting low?
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Allan
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[MBZ] Need it gone ASAP - 2008 S550 - 174k miles - $5,900

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Miles starting to get up there but looks nice.

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[MBZ] 2000 ML430 - 234k miles - $3,250

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Doesn't look half bad.

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[MBZ] Price not negotiable - 2012 E550 Convertible - $25,000

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Perfect clean , need nothing, like new!

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Re: [MBZ] E500 slammed on front left

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Asked FCPEuro for any guidance, they suggested checking the valve block 
carefully for leaks but otherwise sounds like strut replacement.

Do they need to be replaced in pairs, other than assuming if one is starting to 
leak the other is probably not far behind?



Allan


On Mon, Feb 26, 2024, at 16:19, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
> Replying to everyone, Floyd and I have had some emails on this as well.
>
> When the car is running and level, pressures are all 101-103psi.
>
> After sitting two hours, left front is visibly lower, its pressure is 
> about 70psi. The front right pressure is now higher, 111psi. Rears 
> still a little over 100psi.
>
> I have used soapy water on the main pressure line from the compressor 
> to the valve block, and the connections at the top of the front struts, 
> no leaks evident. I have not yet checked the other lines from the valve 
> block, annoyed at myself that I didn't do that before putting the 
> fender liner back in.
>
> New front shock is quite pricy what else can I do to narrow down the problem?
>
> https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-suspension-strut-assembly-e320-e500-e350-va5a226
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 23, 2024, at 10:51, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
>> You can scan it and see the pressures in the system, that will give you 
>> some insight.  Check the line at the block again and on the strut, might 
>> be worth replacing the line and/or block before going after the whole 
>> strut.  Those are easy and cheap.
>>
>> --FT
>>
>> On 2/23/24 10:40 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>>> You may recall I had some trouble with the air suspension on the 2004 E500 
>>> last summer, turned out that the plastic line from the compressor to the 
>>> manifold block had popped out of its fitting. I bought some new parts but 
>>> by the time they arrived I had already put the old line back in place and 
>>> it was holding so I never got around to replacing it.
>>>
>>> Well, yesterday morning the driver's side was low. It pumped up OK, so I 
>>> drove to work. After work it was low again, but was fine on the drive home. 
>>> By last night it had deflated again.
>>>
>>> I have not yet opened it up to see if that line popped off again, since it 
>>> just seems to be the front left that's getting low I am suspicious it's not 
>>> the same problem. Are there check valves or anything that would explain 
>>> just one corner getting low?
>>>
>>> Allan
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Magnetic hex socket set

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Amazon? But taking a chance on quality.

McMaster-Carr sells them. They also list sets of magnetic inserts that you use 
in sockets you already have.

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/magnetic-sockets/


On Wed, Feb 28, 2024, at 11:54, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> I am looking for a set of magnetic metric sockets but have come up empty.
> Who sells these?
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[MBZ] for the year the car looks good - 2001 S500 - 154k miles - $4, 000

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Silver/grey -- ugh. Might be reasonably nice otherwise.

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[MBZ] Perfect for Mercedes Guy not afraid of a little work - 1998 E320 wagon - $2, 500

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Doesn't look too bad, depending what the engine issues are. Has a tow bar so 
you could stick a bike rack on it pretty easily. Would be good to enquire what 
he has towed with it and how often.

Rather boring colors.

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